1st Ward: race for alderman
Alderman, on the ballot February 23, 2027. Candidates file October 19-26, 2026.
The incumbent
Daniel La Spata, Alderman, 1st Ward
What they say they're running on: Is seeking a third term, WTTW reported in August 2026. His campaign site lists housing, transportation, public safety, good governance, education and the environment as key issues. He says he will keep building more…
Declared challengers
- Bill Thanoukos: Kicked off his campaign in September 2026. He says he is running to keep 1st Ward neighborhoods affordable and within reach for families, support small businesses, strengthen support for families, and bring responsive…
- Laura Yepez: Launched her campaign in May 2026 to challenge Ald. Daniel La Spata. Her campaign describes her as a pro-labor progressive committed to protecting the rights of women, immigrants, workers, and LGBTQIA+ Chicagoans, and…